Plant Details

Elaeagnus multiflora

Cherry Eleagnus

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General Information

Scientific name: Elaeagnus multiflora
Also known as: Cherry Eleagnus

Plant Properties

Layer: Shrub
Size: Small
Height: 3.00 m
Width: 2.00 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-9
Soil Moisture:
Well-drained, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit, Seed
Edibility:
(5)
Medicinal:
(2)
Features:
Nitrogen fixer, Companion plant, Hedge, Rootstock, Fragrant

Description

Fruits can be eaten raw or cooked. They are pleasantly sour when ripe and make a delicious dessert. Although they are often used in pies and jams, they are difficult to harvest without damaging the young shoots. The fruit must be fully ripe to be eaten raw. If the fruit is still somewhat unripe, it will be very astringent. The fruit contains a large seed that can be eaten raw or cooked, although the seed is quite fibrous.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 15/08
End of Harvest: 15/10